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Cancer is an emotional eater and your eating habits depend on your mood. You tend to eat for comfort whenever you need soothing, which is often. Your love of food is part of who you are, so be sure to eat foods that nurture and stabilize you. Cancer rules the heart, so protect yours by cutting back on the high-fat foods you love (especially dairy), and follow a "heart-smart" diet. To learn about this simple longevity plan, read American Heart Association: To Your Health! A Guide to Heart-Smart Living.
Cancers rule the chest and stomach, and as a water sign, you retain fluids easily. When you feel insecure, you may hold energy in your belly, which leads to a puffy or bloated feeling. To combat this, avoid high-sodium foods like lunch meat and canned foods. Drink lots of water to flush out toxins, and experiment with herbal teas. We worship the tea from San Francisco's Leland Tea Company. The a mother-and-son owners know their tea leaves (shout-out to Will, who made us a custom "star blend" when we visited their shop!). Visit Leland's online store for an awesome and affordable selection!
Domestic Cancer is at home in the kitchen, whether eating or preparing an indulgent feast. You can be quite a health nut, favoring organic or macrobiotic food. Many Cancers we know became vegetarians at a very young age because they cared about the ethical treatment of animals. If you're changing your eating habits, support is essential. Surround yourself with close friends, and if necessary, see a good therapist to help you work through the emotions that may come up.
